Global Dialogue for Sustainable Development 2026
“Inclusive Futures: Science, Education, Language, and Social Justice for Sustainable Development”
February 17–18, 2026 | In-Person & Virtual (Asian Educational Institute (AEI), Patiala, Punjab) | Theme: “Inclusive Futures: Science, Education, Language, and Social Justice for Sustainable Development”
The Two-Day International Multidisciplinary Conference was successfully organized by International Council for Education, Research and Training (ICERT) Pennsylvania USA and India, in academic collaboration with Asian Educational Institute (AEI), Patiala, Punjab.
This landmark event commemorated the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Mother Language Day, and the World Day of Social Justice.
Highlights:
Global Participation & Leadership: The conference achieved a significant global footprint with 256 registrations, featuring a diverse pool of scholars from India, Nigeria, Ghana, South Korea, and several other nations. The event was led by the visionary leadership of Chairman Shri Tarsem Saini, Secretary Shri Jagnandan Saini, and Principal Dr Meenu Singh Sachan and Convenor Dr Sapna Rathore.
Intellectual Highlights
The inaugural session featured powerful insights from a panel of world-renowned speakers:
- Keynote Address: Felix Orole, Ph.D. (Australian Catholic University, Sydney).
- Guests of Honor: Rhoda Basco-Galangco, PhD (Philippines) and Prof. (Dr.) Aruna Anchal (Director, ICERT Research Division).
- Distinguished Speakers: Dr. Navneet Kaur (Director, ICERT-Sophia) and Dr. Thepul Ginige (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka).
Academic Exchange: Across two days of physical and online sessions, researchers engaged in deep dialogue through four rigorous technical sessions. These sessions were chaired by eminent academics including Dr. Meenu Singh Sachan, Dr. Vandana Aggarwal, Dr. Varinderjit Kaur, and Dr. Nishan Singh Deol.
Celebrating Excellence: A major highlight was the release of the Conference Souvenir and the prestigious declaration of the “Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Excellence Award 2026” and the “Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose Global Excellence Award 2026,” honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to science and social equity.
This conference stands as a testament to ICERT’s mission of bridging global academic gaps to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Watch & Explore: Day 1 Inaugural & Technical Session I Day 2: Technical Session Feb 18, 2025
